On January 9, 1989, Nina Kamenova Dobreva was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. This marks the beginning of her life and eventual rise to fame as an actress.
Nina Dobrev's acting career gained momentum in 2006 when she joined the cast of the popular teen drama series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" as Mia Jones, a role she portrayed for three seasons.
In 2007, Nina Dobrev appeared in the films "Fugitive Pieces" and "Away from Her," gaining valuable experience in the film industry.
Nina Dobrev took on leading roles in the television films "Never Cry Werewolf" and "The American Mall" in 2008, showcasing her versatility in different genres.
In 2009, Nina Dobrev landed her breakout role as Elena Gilbert (and later Katherine Pierce) in "The Vampire Diaries," a supernatural drama series that would propel her to international recognition.
Nina Dobrev had a minor role in the erotic thriller "Chloe," released on March 26, 2010, directed by Atom Egoyan.
Nina Dobrev began a relationship with her "The Vampire Diaries" co-star Ian Somerhalder in 2010.
In April 2011, Nina Dobrev was cast as Candace Kelmeckis in the film adaptation of the popular novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
In 2011, Nina Dobrev actively supported charitable causes like Puma's Project Pink for breast cancer awareness and Hunger Bites to combat hunger in Pennsylvania.
In 2011, Nina Dobrev had a small role in the thriller film "The Roommate."
In 2012, Nina Dobrev showcased her acting versatility in the coming-of-age drama "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," which became a critically acclaimed film.
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder ended their relationship in 2013.
August 2014 saw Nina Dobrev starring in the 20th Century Fox comedy "Let's Be Cops."
In 2014, Nina Dobrev's character, Tatia, from "The Vampire Diaries" made a guest appearance in its spinoff series, "The Originals."
Nina Dobrev displayed her comedic timing in the films "Let's Be Cops" and "The Final Girls" in 2014, further diversifying her filmography.
In September 2015, Nina Dobrev was cast as flight attendant Izzy in the film "Arrivals," later retitled "Departures."
After six seasons, Nina Dobrev announced her departure from "The Vampire Diaries" in April 2015, marking a significant turning point in her career.
After leaving "The Vampire Diaries" in 2015, Nina Dobrev moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
After leaving the show in 2015, Nina Dobrev reprised her roles as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in the series finale of "The Vampire Diaries" in January 2017.
The film "Departures," in which Nina Dobrev was cast, was scheduled to begin production in April 2017.
2017 was a significant year for Nina Dobrev as she starred in the commercially successful action film "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" and the remake of "Flatliners."
The year 2017 marked a commercially successful period for Nina Dobrev with her roles in the action film "XXX: Return of Xander Cage," her highest-grossing film to date, and the science fiction drama "Flatliners."
Nina Dobrev was cast as Clem in the CBS sitcom pilot "Fam" in March 2018.
In May 2018, CBS picked up the sitcom pilot "Fam," starring Nina Dobrev, to series.
Nina Dobrev charmed audiences in 2018 with roles in the romantic comedies "Dog Days" and "Then Came You," solidifying her presence in the genre.
The CBS sitcom "Fam," starring Nina Dobrev, premiered on January 10, 2019.
On May 10, 2019, CBS canceled the sitcom "Fam" after one season.
Nina Dobrev continued her long-term involvement with the WE movement in 2019, demonstrating her commitment to social causes.
Nina Dobrev took on a leading role in the CBS sitcom "Fam" in 2019, expanding her repertoire into television comedy.
The film "Run This Town," in which Nina Dobrev was part of the cast, was released in March 2020.
In July 2020, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would star in and executive produce a television adaptation of the "Woman 99" book series.
Nina Dobrev started dating retired Olympic snowboarder Shaun White in 2020.
In 2021, Nina Dobrev starred in the Netflix romantic comedy "Love Hard," a testament to her continued success in the genre.